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Blood Orange Cucumber Crush

A unique blend of sweet, tangy blood orange juice, crisp cucumber slices, and a hint of fresh herbs. It's enhanced with a dash of vodka, balanced by a subtle sweetness from simple syrup, and finished off with a splash of soda water for that fizzy touch.
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 blood oranges
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • fresh herbs mint or basil work well
  • ice
  • soda water

Instructions

  • Peel and slice the blood oranges and cucumber. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle together most of the blood orange slices, cucumber slices, and a couple of fresh herb leaves.
  • Add the vodka and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice.
  • Shake until well mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice, top off with soda water.
  • Garnish with remaining blood orange and cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh herbs.